In a recent story on the website “Religion Unplugged,” Cathy Lynn Grossman interviews Kate McDermott, 70, of Washington state. The idea is to create an environment in which you can reflect and can listen to what the world has to say to you. Quiet can be the atmosphere you create not all the time, of course, but at moments when it’s convenient and possible. You need some quiet time, some contemplation, some meditation, some deprivation and some deep prayer.” And what better time than now, when many of us have breaks from work and down time between holiday gatherings, to engage our mystical side. You don’t become a mystic by wishing it so. But Moore counsels us, “there’s work to do. To be a mystic, you don’t have to be a Christian or belong to any religion. “Just stand still in the presence of a beautiful sunset and your mysticism will be activated.” Don’t think you’re a candidate? Moore tells us “ We are all potential mystics” able to achieve a direct connection with a power greater than ourselves. Writing in The Soul of Christmas, Thomas Moore goes a step further: He invites us to become Christmas mystics. The holidays can be a time for awe and wonder, stillness and contemplation, and taking the time to allow the spiritual realm to enter your everyday life. You can also look at Christmas as an opportunity to get in touch with your spiritual side. Peace and goodwill. It’s a time to spread kindness and goodwill to all people, regardless of their beliefs, backgrounds, or level of crankiness.Ĭhristmas can also be a time to deepen your spirituality.
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